A shepherd trapped under an avalanche in Giresun lost his life.

A shepherd trapped under an avalanche in Giresun lost his life.

20.01.2026 09:45

The lifeless body of shepherd Mustafa Yiğit, who was trapped under an avalanche while grazing his animals in the Güce district of Giresun, has been found.

The lifeless body of shepherd Mustafa Yiğit (45), who was caught under an avalanche while grazing his animals in the Güce district of Giresun, has been found. During the search and rescue operations conducted by AFAD and gendarmerie teams, Yiğit's body was reached, and his remains were taken to the morgue of Güce State Hospital.

"ALL UNITS OF OUR STATE ARE ON DUTY IN THE FIELD"

In a statement from the Güce District Governorship regarding the matter, it was stated, "We have learned with deep sorrow that one of our citizens lost their life as a result of the avalanche incident that occurred in the village of Yukarıboynuyoğun. All units of our state are on duty in the field, and necessary measures are being taken meticulously for the safety of our citizens' lives and property."

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